CVE-2015-7318: Input Validation

Published Sep 21, 2015
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Updated

A vulnerability was found allowing users who have access to write cookie values were able to inject headers into the response. Versions affected are all versions Plone 3.

Upstream hotfix:

https://plone.org/security/20150910/

CVE request:

http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/589

Other sources

Plone 3.3.0 through 3.3.6 allows remote attackers to inject headers into HTTP responses.

MITRE

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
pip/Plone>=3.3<4.0a1
4.0a1
Plone plone=3.3
Plone plone=3.3.1
Plone plone=3.3.2
Plone plone=3.3.3
Plone plone=3.3.4
Plone plone=3.3.5
Plone plone=3.3.6

Event History

Sep 21, 2015
Data Sourced
08:53 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Sep 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·05:00 PM
Description
May 17, 2022
Advisory Published
12:35 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2015-7318?

CVE-2015-7318 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for header injection and impact on security.

2

How do I fix CVE-2015-7318?

To fix CVE-2015-7318, upgrade to Plone version 4.0a1 or later.

3

What versions of Plone are affected by CVE-2015-7318?

All versions of Plone from 3.3 to 3.3.6 are affected by CVE-2015-7318.

4

Can CVE-2015-7318 lead to any security risks?

Yes, CVE-2015-7318 can potentially lead to unauthorized header injection that may compromise user sessions.

5

Is there a workaround for CVE-2015-7318?

There is no official workaround for CVE-2015-7318; the recommended action is to upgrade to a secure version.

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